Happy Birthday Winnie!

Themes: Amusement, Language work, Seasons 

Connections to the Curriculum in English: This amusing story about Winnie the witch’s birthday party provides students with the needed vocabulary to talk about birthday parties. Furthermore, it can be used as a model text and inspiration for writing stories. 

Book coverAuthor and publisher: Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul, Oxford University Press 

Summary: This book tells the story of Winnie the witch who invites all her friends to a huge birthday party. Together with Wilbur, her cat, they write out invitations, they make lots of food, they get the garden ready and Winnie makes herself a party dress. On her birthday, a sunny day, all guests arrive; they bring presents for Winnie, and they play games. But, all of a sudden, all the guests disappear, but Winnie the witch knows what to do to make them come back. Finally, Winnie has planned a surprise for her guests... 

Suitable for students in years: 3-7 

Tags: Amusement, Language work, Seasons
Published Feb. 12, 2022 1:36 PM - Last modified Sep. 20, 2022 2:32 PM